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May28th

You might know actor Kal Pann as cinematic stoner Kumar or, in real life, as an Obama adiministration director. On June 6 he takes on the role of narrator when he takes the stage at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre for the West Coast Premiere of “Icarus at the Edge of Time.”

Penn is joining the Seattle Science Festival as the narrator for the opening night’s performance of the multimedia work.

Penn is perhaps best known for playing the role of Kumar in the “Harold and Kumar” film series. He also portrayed Dr. Kutner in TV’s “House.” Penn left acting …

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May20th

The three-day Memorial Day weekend starts in a few days and if you’re looking for some family activities to soak up that extra day here’s what’s happening at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field.

World War II Bomber Rides Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17 Tour of Aluminum OvercastFriday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Memorial Day weekend tradition continues as The Museum of Flight will host the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17 bomber, Aluminum Overcast, for rides and ground tours during the last week in May. The Flying Fortress will arrive

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Dec.12th

The Aroma of Tacoma – it may be our city’s most time-honored pun. But, as they say, many a true word is said in jest.

While Tacoma certainly smells better now than in days of old there are still parts of Pierce County that have some of the highest levels of air pollutants than anywhere else in Washington. Fumes from the Port of Tacoma, wood burning smoke, car exhaust, dust…it all adds up.

At Pacific Science Center’s next Tacoma Science Café on Tuesday, Erik Saganic from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency will discuss how this type of air pollution affects our health. He’ll also address what can be done to improve our air quality.

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May3rd

Pacific Science Center’s Science Café is back Thursday with a talk on grizzly and black bears.

“Washington Bears: A Zookeeper’s Perspective” is at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Harmon Brewery & Eatery, 1938 Pacific Ave. South in Tacoma.

Angela Gibson, a zookeeper at NW Trek Wildlife Park, will talk about how zookeepers create safe, respectful and enriching environments for captive bears. Homeowners may want to hear her tips on keeping bears out of backyards.

Show up 30-60 minutes early for a good seat for the free event which is open to all ages. No science background is required.